Odysseus endangers his men when rowing out to sea by hurrying their departure instead of leaving silently. It is dangerous for the men to eat the Lotus because it makes them forget who they are. Odysseus offers the Cyclops wine to get on his good side and make him sleepy. The other Cyclopes do not help Polyphemus because they are tricked by Odysseus's cleverness. The Cyclops feels scorn towards Odysseus. Odysseus tells the Phaeacians that he is known to be crafty. Polyphemus did not expect Odysseus to be so clever. Foxes are known for being guileful. Elephants are known for being ponderous. Those who plunder are involved
2. How does Odysseus endanger his men when they are rowing out to sea? A. He will not leave silently D. He hurries the departure C. He goes in the wrong direction He moves too slowly B.
4. Why is it dangerous for the men to eat the Lotus? D. It makes them forget who they are. B. It makes them lose strength. It makes them fall asleep. A. C. It makes them want nothing else.
8. Why don’t the other Cyclopes help Polyphemus? A. They fear Odysseus C. They do not care what happens to Polyphemus. They cannot move the doorway slab B. D. They are tricked by Odysseus’s cleverness